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Inventing Languages: Part 2

Besides J.R.R. Tolkien, some other favorite authors of mine who have used languages as integral parts of novels include Jack Vance in The Languages of Pao and Ursula K. LeGuin, in A Wizard of Earthsea. Of course, the Game of Thrones series of novels has some...

9 Reasons Why A Writer Needs a Website – Part Two

Without any further ado, let’s get to the next six reasons you need a website: It is the first step to developing your email list – it doesn’t matter whether you are on your first book or your sixth, you need to get the word out...

9 Reasons Why A Writer Needs a Website – Part Three

And now we have one last bonus reason why you need a website – and it’s a big one. It can help you to improve your search rankings – and that is a very important factor. Let’s say that you are just getting started in writing,...

9 Reasons Why A Writer Needs a Website – Part One

Every writer needs to have a website. That’s it. End of story. It really doesn’t matter what you write, be it non-fiction, self-help books, romantic sizzlers or a children’s adventure story, you still need a website. Why? Before I get to that, let’s just look at the what. A...

The Pros and Cons of Writing in the First Person

One of the benefits of writing in the first person is that it creates a connection between the reader and the protagonist. The reader takes in the character’s experiences from a more “real” perspective and hence they are able to grasp their meaning and feel...

How to Create a Sizzling Romance Story

A good love story is more than just the main characters fighting off a villain who has been trying to keep them apart, then living happily ever after. For many relationships, this is not the case. Life is not perfect and, well, people are not...

Dealing with Stress as a Writer - Part 2

Be compassionate with yourself. Stressful situations elicit different types of reactions from us which can range from anger to disappointment. If you are a perfectionist, you can be too hard on yourself which increases your stress levels. Understanding that you are not perfect and sometimes...

Dealing with Stress as a Writer - Part 1

In this article, the discussion is focused on various unhealthy and destructive ways of dealing with anxiety and what, as a writer, you can do to reduce stress in your life. Writing can be stressful and when coupled with everything else going on around us, we...

Reviewing Non-Fiction - Part 2

The author’s personality As a reader, I am mostly attracted to honest writing where an author is willing to be open about the experiences that they include in the book. This is especially important for memoirs. The information contained in the book should not feel bland; the...

Reviewing Non-Fiction - Part 1

Unlike fiction writing, non-fiction work may not contain the basics of a story. A non-fiction book may not have characters, settings, a storyline, different subplots or dialogue and any other related aspects which can be used to judge the success of a book. Even then,...